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Nestlé to change disclosures on ‘healthiness’ of sales

Nestlé will introduce a “sales weighted average” metric for both specific product categories and its entire portfolio.

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Bakkavor exits China with sale of operations to local firm

A deal for Bakkavor China Holdings has been struck with a unit of Lihoo's (Qingdao) Food Industry Company.

Allied Bakeries put under strategic review by parent ABF

Associated British Foods said it will provide an update on the future of the Kingsmill bread owner in the second half.

Weetabix workers at two UK plants strike over pay

The strikes, which started today (29 April), are taking place at the company’s factories in Burton Latimer and Corby, Northamptonshire.

UK sets outs plans to change sugar tax

The tax would hit drinks with 4g sugar per 100ml, down from 5g.

German meats supplier Allgäu Fresh Foods seeks insolvency protection

The company said cost and price pressures have been “increasing simultaneously” in this business segment for many years.

Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds’ investments

A guide to some of the in-house, corporate-venture arms operated by the world’s major packaged-food companies.

There’s more than meets the eye on US food dyes

The FDA concedes there is no agreement in place but an “understanding” with industry.

How brands can win in the US ‘vibecession’

Amid consumer anxiety, the brands that prosper will be the ones that understand that “cheap” isn’t enough, writes Victor Martino.